Wire wrap a bead

Wire jewelry tutorial

MZ - Several great jewelry making tutorials: How to do a wrapped loop using a headpin, How to wire wrap a briolette, How to finish a bracelet/necklace the easy and secure way & How to turn a loop on a headpin - make a pair of earrings

DIY Fried Marbles = Stunning Instructions Things You'll Need Bag of solid color, transparent marbles. Frying pan Wooden spoon Large Pot Cold Water Ice 1 Place the marbles in the frying pan. I used a non-stick pan, but I don't think it matters as there's nothing sticky that will ruin your pan. Turn the heat to medium high. 2 Fry the marbles, stirring a lot. I wouldn't say "stir constantly," but you want to keep them moving so that they don't heat up too much in one spot. Fry them for 15-20 minutes. 3 While the marbles are frying, or you before you start, fill up a large pot with cold water and lots of ice. 4 When finished frying the marbles, immediately pour them into the ice water. The marbles will shatter on the inside while retaining their round shape on the outside. It resembles shimmering glass. Read more: How to Make Fried Marble Jewelry | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5140766_make-fried-marble-jewelry.html#ixzz1Mv0ioWQR

Who comes up with this stuff!?! I like it! A lot!

Fried marbles necklace, I think I have to try this.

Tons of people in the comments talk about how they did this when they were kids...either I'm too young, or I was just deprived of a really awesome craft idea!

"shaddered" marble necklace.. bake marble at 325/350 and then drop in ice water